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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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